Incoming Partner Students
We are excited that you are interested in studying at UM from one of our Partner Universities!
Your university must have a Partner Exchange Agreement with the 91次元 to study through this program. Find out if your university is one of our Partner Universities listed below.
Partner University exchange students must first apply through their home institution; students cannot apply directly to the 91次元.
Please note: it is best that our office receive all communication from your home coordinators until you've been nominated. We are happy to assist with and coordinate any concerns through your home institution's international office!
Click through the tabs below to learn more about the specifics of your study abroad in Montana!
Important Partner Program Information
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Incoming partner applicants must:
- Be nominated by one of the 91次元's partner institutions
- Be nominated by our nomination deadline
- Meet English Language Proficiency requirements (Undergraduate, Graduate)
- Be able to provide Proof of Finances in order to receive their Form DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Exchange Visitor Status, which is used to schedule a J1 student visa interview
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Please note that students will not be able to create an application until invited by our office to do so.
Students will receive the invitation from our office to complete an online application once we have received the appropriate nomination of the student from our partner's international office by our nomination deadline. The exchange coordinator from the partner university must nominate the student to UM, students cannot nominate themselves.
Once a student has access to the application (which will be sent to them by UM International Students and Scholars staff after a student has been nominated), they will be able to access the online application by following the directions and links in the invitation email.
In order for a student's application to be considered, the student must complete all required questions in the application and upload all required documention by the application deadline.
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Learn more about registration, the UM course catalog, class schedules, GrizPortal, and English as a Second Language course recommendations on our Academic Information webpage.
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Fall 2025
Please note that dates and costs are subject to change without notice. Any changes will be published here first.
Date Event August 12 Early Arrival August 14 - 15 International Student Orientation Aug 18 - 22 New Student Orientation (Big Sky Experience) (domestic and international) August 25 Autumn Semester Classes Begin September 1 Labor Day – No Classes, Offices Closed November 11 Veterans Day Observed – No Classes, Offices Closed November 26 Student Travel Day – No Classes November 27 - 28 Thanksgiving Break – No Classes, Offices Closed December 5 Last Day of Regular Classes December 8 - 12 Final Exams Spring 2026
Please note that dates and costs are subject to change without notice. Any changes will be published here first.
Date Event January 11 Early Arrival Housing Open January 13
International Student Orientation January 14 New Student Orientation (domestic and international) January 15 Classes Begin January 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No Classes, Offices Closed February 16 President's Day Holiday - No Classes, Offices Closed March 16 - 20 Spring Break - No Classes May 1 Last Day of Regular Classes May 4 - 8 Final Exams Estimated Costs per Semester
Estimated Costs Requirement Cost New Student Fee $157 International Student Fee $150 Residence Halls + Meal Plan $6,724 (minimum) Lewis & Clark Apartments $736/month Early Arrival Housing $25/night Textbooks and Supplies, Special Course Fees
$1000/semester, varies by class UM Student Health Insurance
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Learn more about accommodation options for studying abroad at the 91次元 on our Housing and Meals webpage.
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All students taking 7 credits or more at the 91次元 must have or maintain major medical insurance coverage. J-1 exchange students are required to obtain medical insurance that meets U.S. Department of State (DoS) minimum standards. Please review the UM Health Insurance Requirement webpage to understand all the requirements, as well as find information on UM's student health insurance plan and alternative plans for international students.
Students living on campus have the option to protect their belongings through exclusive student-endorsed renter's insurance program. For about $11 per month, you'll be able to receive protection for damaged or stolen property. Learn more on our Renter's Insurance page.
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The (ISS) within the Global Engagement Office at the 91次元 prepares the Form DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Exchange Visitor Status on behalf of accepted exchange students so they may apply for their J-1 visa and also advises international scholars who need to change visa status, extend a visa, travel temporarily out of the United States or bring dependents to this country.
ISS helps international students with the following:
- Extension of stay
- Leaving and reentering the U.S.
- Maintaining or changing visa status
- On-campus and off-campus employment and practical training at pre-and post-completion stages of study
- Exchange visitor program issues
- Social Security Card application
- Resources to assist with State and Federal income tax laws and tax treaties
Additionally, the office serves as a liaison to federal agencies dealing with international student and scholar concerns, such as the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, United States Informational Agency, and Internal Revenue Service.
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The following are the 91次元's partner universities in alphabetical order:
Australia
Austria
Chile
China
Czech Republic
- Charles University
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Korea
Morocco
New Zealand
Norway
Portugal
Romania
Spain
Sweden
Thailand
United Kingdom
Uruguay